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Palestine

Indiana · 1,085 residents · 1.021 sq mi
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The short version

Palestine is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $91,653. Population has grown 17% since 2023. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $158,200. At a median age of 34.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

1,085
+17%since 2023
from 925 in 2023
2022 – 2024
1,063 / sq mi
+17%since 2023
from 906 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
34.4
+13%since 2023
from 30.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20222024
9099571K1K1K20222024Palestine
20241K
20222024
Section 02

Income & economy

$91,653
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $89,924 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2022 – 2024
$29,662
+3%since 2023
from $28,922 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 60.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
4.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.244
−2%since 2023
from 0.249 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade46%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing6.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$158,200
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $134,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2022 – 2024
$1,083
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,086 in 2023
US average: $1,442
85.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 81.7% in 2023
15.0% rent
8.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 11.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
9.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 11.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
1.7
+15%since 2023
from 1.5 in 2023
2022 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(877)
Black1.4%(13)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(35)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score12.4%(115)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(984)
Black0.8%(9)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(92)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score21.3%(231)
21
+71%since 2023
from 12 in 2023
2022 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 93.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.3 min
+1%since 2023
from 25.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
76.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 80.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
21.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 17.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
6.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

5.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.4% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
65.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 62.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
2.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
2.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

40.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 38.2% in 2023
59.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 61.8% in 2023
6.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
8.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 10.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
9.3%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 9.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
9.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 8.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
97.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 97.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
91.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 96.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
7.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palestine, Indiana?

Palestine, Indiana has about 1,085 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Palestine, Indiana?

The typical household in Palestine, Indiana earns about $91,653 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Palestine, Indiana expensive?

In Palestine, Indiana, the median home is worth about $158,200, and the typical rent is about $1,083 a month.

How educated are people in Palestine, Indiana?

About 4.3% of adults age 25 and over in Palestine, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Palestine, Indiana?

About 4.5% of people in Palestine, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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